Payroll Assistant Salary: Grade 5 £27,711 -£30,060 Contract Type: Permanent __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you want to make a difference in your community? Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service prides itself on the high standard of service it provides and every role has an important part to play in helping keep Staffordshire safe. Every role in Staffordshire Fire and Rescue, including those in the shared service, exists to support the overall aim of achieving a safer and more sustainable community. This can take many forms, including conducting Home Fire Risk Checks, marketing the service to the community, coordinating training, or taking calls in our contact centre. As you can imagine, achieving our overall aim depends on a variety of people with a range of skills, backgrounds, and experiences. For more information about Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service please click the below link: Careers | Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service About the Opportunity We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to join a busy Payroll team on a permanent basis. Based is Stone, Staffordshire, you will play a key role in supporting payroll operations across multiple payrolls, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Key Responsibilities Assist in processingthe monthly payrolls. Supportmonthly payroll processing and reporting. Respond to payroll queries from managers and employees via email and phone. Input payroll data accurately (Resourcelink and MyView). Deal with Payroll alterations, such as reversions, promotions, starters and terminations etc. Processing P45s, deductions and other fire service allowances. Check and process staff expenses and mileage. Processing overtime payments, acting up, turnouts and payroll variations under extremely complex terms & conditions, coding requirements and multiple pension schemes. Provide general administrative support to the wider team as required. About You Previous payroll experience is essential. Strong numeracy skills and a keen eye for detail. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. A team player with a professional and positive attitude. Why Apply? This is a great opportunity to gain valuable payroll experience within a supportive and fast-paced environment. If you thrive on accuracy, enjoy problem-solving, and want to contribute to an essential business function, this role could be perfect for you. Closing date: 21st February 2025 (at midday) Further details of the key tasks, responsibilities can be found within the role profile. To apply please upload your CV and cover letter and briefly outline your suitability for the role. In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including: Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement Generous Pension Scheme Access to Gyms & Fitness Advisor Free Parking at Most Sites Enhanced Maternity Package Occupational Health Well-being Champions Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Eye Tests Flexible Working Scheme The Firefighter Charity Cycle Scheme Blue Light Card Flamesavers Rewards for rescue Say So Development Programme Trade Unions Career Breaks Physiotherapy TRiM Employment Network Fostering Friendly Safeguarding Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Services recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Please note if you are successful at interview and commence pre-employment checks this will include DBS, please see what this involves and the process via the below link: About us - Disclosure and Barring Service - GOV.UK Positive Action Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve. Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ community. We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Fire and Rescue we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply. ADZN1_UKTJ